LARGE CUSTOMERS AND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION IN SYNERGEE VERSION 4.0

LARGE CUSTOMERS AND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION IN SYNERGEE VERSION 4.0
How is large customers defined in synergee 4.0 with respect to distributed generation?

SynerGEE provides a special load model to handle distributed generators, co-generators, and large customers, known collectively as the “large customer.” On the map, large customers are similar to devices because they use their own map symbols and separate editors. On a functional level, a large customer is similar to a spot load and/or a modelled generator. Large customers provide the following features, which may determine whether you use them or a different load model:

• Identifiable map entity with a symbol. At its simplest level, a large customer may be functionally identical to a spot load. However, the large customer provides a symbol on the map, a listing in the SynerGEE model explorer, and easier management through tools such as reports.

• Combined generation/load. With a large customer, you can combine the generation and load aspects of a customer into a single entity. In addition, you can apply the simple “negative PQ” generation component without the overhead of a normal generator device with its required equipment type.

• Climate profiles for solar and wind generation.

           o Solar – select this option to configure the generator as a solar generator, and then use the options lists to select a Tilt profile and a Location profile. Synergee will also use the cloud cover data that is configured in the Time and Weather Options editor to determine the generator’s output.

           o Wind – Select this option to configure the generator as a wind generator and then use the options lists to select a Tilt profile and a Location profile. SynerGEE will also use the wind speed data that is configured in the Time and Weather Options editor to determine the generator’s output.

Section Distributed Generation
Every section has the capability for distributed generation. This option is best suited for residential type photovoltaic installations.

           • Type – Reference to a generator type in your equipment warehouse. Only generator types that have the “Section Distributed Generation” check box selected on the Ratings tab of the Generator Type editor will be available for selection from this list.